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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.13, 1,869.02 and 631.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.13, 1,869.02 and 631.27 is: 946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.13 : 1,869.02 = 631.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.13/1,869.02 = 631.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.13x = 1,869.02 × 631.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.13x = 1,179,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,856.26/1,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.06

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